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Travel Reduction Program (TRP) Event Planning 101
Transportation Coordinator (TC) Webinar
October 31, 2018
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• The symbol indicates an audience poll. means we’ll ask for a show of hands. is a
call for ideas. Get ready to share your input!
• Webinar will be recorded and a link emailed.
• Take the post-webinar survey to share your feedback.
Tech Tips
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Overview
• Welcome and Introductions
• TRP Event Planning 101
• TC News
Commute Solutions Coordinator Lillian
Duarte attended an ASU Earth Day event
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Registrant Feedback
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Rideshare or Valley BikeMonth
TRP Survey promotion Lunch and Learn info session Webinar or other
What kind of TRP event have you held?
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Step One: Why
• What’s your objective?• Educate
• Encourage
• Reward
• Set SMART goals• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Realistic
• TimelyShareTheRide event
at American Airlines
Valley Bike Month
group ride at AECOM
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Step Two: When• Consider your
company’s calendar• Annual picnic
• Holiday Party
• Employee recognition
• Seasonal
• Commute Solutions calendar
• October: Rideshare Month
• April: Valley Bike Month
“You don’t have to reinvent the
wheel – if it worked before, do it
again and just tweak the
details. ” Katie Kes, Vereit, Inc.
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Step Three: Two Whos
Who is your audience?• The “who” helps
define the “how”
• Focus on “low-hanging fruit”
• Don’t feed the trolls
“Promote events both electronically and
‘old school.’” Selina G., The Tech Group
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Two Whos Part Two
Who can help you?
• Human Resources,
site coordinators, IT
• Valley Metro
Commute Solutions
• Maricopa County
TRP staff
• Your alternative
mode usersWho’s helped you? Tell us in Chat.
Ask managers to share and
encourage employees to attend. Kendra B., Liberty Mutual
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Step Four: How
• Reach out early for support
• Request materials to update bulletin boards
• Refresh your forms and promotions
• Send a “Save the date” notice and reminders
• Just do it!
“Bribery works every time.” Sierra F., Sub Zero
Happy commuters at a
Mass Mutual TRP event
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TC Spotlight: Irene Sainz
• Sundt Corporation TRP Lunch and Learn
• Planned two months ahead
• Sent invitations and reminders
• Provided free food (including rideshare-themed cookies!) and prizes
• Results: Ten new registrants!
After the event, Irene gave cookies to those who
couldn’t attend and invited them to learn more
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TC Questions• “What are some good starter events?”
Sam E., Federated Insurance
• “How can I get people motivated on a shoestring budget?” Michele D., Mercury Systems
• “Are there facilitators for Lunch and Learn sessions?” Maria B., Chicanos Por la
Causa Answer: You betcha!
• “How can TRP be rolled out to retail/multiple locations/various shifts?” Dawna D, Sprouts.
Tip: Managing Multiple TRP Sitesrecorded webinar.
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Show Me the Money!
• Got money? Check
your TRP plan.
• Does your
organization have
season tickets?
Event tickets make
great door prizes.
• Free brochures and ShareTheRide giveaways are
available from Commute Solutions.
Ideas, please! How have you covered costs?
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Tips from TCs
Responses to registration question “What's your best tip for getting people to attend your event?”
• “Advertise in the employee newsletter.” Maria Q., Sun City West
• “Promote in advance!” Ben W.
• “Have refreshments.” Dixie F. Also Corinne D., Lily L., Rachel B., Michele D., Kimberly R, Darlene S., Roberta A., Crystal R., Diane H., Delfina O…
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Event Pics
Promotional materials from Phoenix
Indian Medical Center’s TRP event
Grand Canyon University’s
ShareTheRide event was a big hit
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TC Spotlight: Katie Kes
• Vereit, Inc. TC holds quarterly events.
• “As soon as I finish one event, I get started on the next one –it helps while I’m still in the zone.
• The first thing I do is set calendar reminders. I need to get HR approval, order or shop for supplies, prepare posters and e-mails, etc.”
• View Katie’s recorded TC spotlight webinar.
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More Tips from TCs
“Have some type of giveaway, like a spin the wheel for a prize.” Danielle T., American Express
Food and prizes = excellent motivators!
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More Tips
• Expect the unexpected. Breathe.
• Need a theme? Check Pinterest!
• A picture is worth a thousand words! Especially for Clean Air Award nominations.
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Clean Air CampaignAwards and Luncheon
• Held on October 25
• 430 attendees
• 21 awards
• See the list of winners
• See event photos here
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Rideshare Month Wraps Up• ShareTheRide social media
contests awarded certificates
to Valle Luna Mexican
Restaurants, Amazon,
Sprouts, Starbucks, and
more
• Pledges received: 653
• Challenge teams competing
for prizes: 29
• Winners will be announced in
early November
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Transit Service Changes
• Went into effect October 22
• Travelers on light rail, local bus, circulators and the rural route can now count on regular schedules for these holidays (no express or RAPID service):
• Veterans Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• View the full list of changes.
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Paratransit and Ride Choice Changes in Mesa
• If approved, changes will go into effect July 1, 2019.
• Currently, Valley Metro’s RideChoice program is available on a citywide basis.
• Process will enhance RideChoice for ADA paratransit certified residents. Would operate in area required by Federal law as opposed to entire city.
• Find out more.
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Pass2Go Pilot App
• Pass2Go is a mobile ticketing, multi-modal trip planning app
• Links to app-based transportation options including Grid bike share
• Funded by a Federal Transportation Administration grant to support improved mobility
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Help Test Pass2Go
• Must be a transit rider who currently purchases a 1-, 7- or 15-Day pass
• Testers who buy and activate 12 1-Day passes within 3 months receive a $140 gift card to Amazon or Walmart
• Find out if you qualify
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• Event Planning 101
• Upcoming webinars• November 14, 10 a.m. – Valley Metro Rail Station Art
• December 12, 10 a.m. – Valley Metro Construction Projects update
• Access recorded webinars and slide shows
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